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Surprising Jobs Report Threatens Further Stimulus Spending
In late May, almost every expert in the world of finance and in print journalism was furiously writing a variety of essays, op-eds and articles about the looming disaster that would be revealed in June, telling th...
7 Keys to Help You Achieve Career Success
How do you define career success? Each person defines it differently. However, one common thing is that everyone wants a preferred job because they spend most of their time at their workplace. It can be unfulfilling and frustratin...
How To Leave A Stressful Job With A Supportive Boss
Leaving a job is never easy, especially when you're fortunate enough to have a supportive boss in a stressful work environment. A Washington Post article titled "Work Advice: My boss is the one good thing about my...
3 Essential Questions to Consider Before Taking a Leadership Role
Taking on a leadership role is exciting, but it's more than just getting a title or a salary bump. It involves making difficult decisions, leading a team through challenges, and shouldering responsibiliti...
How Part-time Work Affects Retirees' Savings, Social Security, and Medicare
More and more Americans are deciding to work part-time jobs even after they retire. The reasons can be different for everyone. Some people might want extra money, others might enjoy the routine, or ...
These Expensive Training Services Are FREE to Learn New Skills
Online training platforms have been used by employers for awhile as a replacement for paying in-person instructors. They usually save money and are more efficient. One common complaint about these platforms is th...
May Job Report Predicted to be Bad
As of May, 2020, over 30 million Americans have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. For a lot of these unemployed people, their jobs are likely to come back once the virus scare has passed; though for many more, their jobs a...
Out of Work? Here is What You Can Do to Improve Your Job Prospects
The numbers are truly staggering. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 35 million Americans are now unemployed. This number equates to a mind-blowing realization that approximately one in four Amer...
Must-Have Skills for a Successful Career
Must-have skills are essential for anyone who wants to have a successful and meaningful career. They must possess specific skills to be viable candidates for jobs and promotions, and they need particular skill sets to excel at thei...